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John G. Barnwell To Peter Kean, July 31, 1817, John G. Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

John G. Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, SC to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. He thanked Peter for the hats and doll he sent to his children and discussed some financial concerns. He also wrote about how to navigate a boat from Charleston to Savannah and that he did not believe steam boats would do well in the area.

People Included: Mr. Fraser, Eliza, Sarah Sabina Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Mr. Robertson, Robert, Rhoch

Places Included: Charleston, SC, Savannah, GA, Beaufort, SC

John W. Kearny To Peter Kean, July 31, 1817, John W. Kearny

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

John W. Kearny wrote to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ, to let him know that some Madiera wine arrived for his mother, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz.

People Included: Captain W. Colsen

Letter From George Sibley To Samuel Sibley, July 10, 1817, George Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Samuel Sibley, July 10, 1817.

An Act To Extend Several Acts For Allowing The Importation And Exportation Of Certain Goods And Merchandize To Porta Maria In The Island Of Jamaica, And To The Port Of Bridge Town In The Island Of Barbadoes

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

Peter Kean To Isaac Cooper, July 7, 1817, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Peter Kean wrote from Ursino, to Isaac Cooper, address not included. An enslaved man ran away from Isaac's property, but he was later and brought him back. Peter remarked that he is "sorry to learn running away is so much the fashion at Cooperstown."

People Included: Master Morris, Miss Lizzy, Master Tom

Places Included: Madeira, Cooperstown, NY

Maria Palmer To Peter Philip James Kean, July, 1817, Maria Palmer

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Maria Palmer wrote to Peter Kean, her cousin, address not included.

People Included: Mr. Palmer, Phil Palmer, Susan , Mrs. Livingston, Mr. Gahn

An Act To Revive And Continue, Until The Twenty-Fifth Day Of March One Thousand Eight Hundred And Nineteen, An Act Made In The Forty-Fourth Year Of His Present Majesty...

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

Letter From George Sibley To Samuel Sibley, June 18 To July 10, 1817, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to brother, Samuel Sibley, June 18 to July 10, 1817. George discusses aspirations to join his brother and father-in-law, Rufus Easton in business venture to become merchants; Samuel selling his Louisiana property; large influx of people settling in Missouri; warns about a scam artist.

John V. Henry To Peter Kean, June 3, 1817, John V. Henry

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

John V. Henry wrote from Albany to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabethtown, NJ.He discussed Gouverneaur Morris's will and the sale of Hermitage.

People Included: Richard Duncan, Harmanus P. Schuyler, John C. Cuyler, Sarah Sabina Kean

Agreement Of Caleb O. Halsted To Manumit Jude, May 19, 1817, Caleb Ogden Halsted

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

This is a legal document created by Caleb O. Halsed. It was an agreement to Manumit an Enslaved Woman named Jude, after ten years of service. It stated that the contract was not binding "unless the servant woman faithfully fulfills" her part. It was signed by Silvanus Peirson on June 2, 1817. This document is missing the section with Halsted's signature. The Bill of Sale between Halsed and Samuel Downer for Jude was created the same day.

Bill Of Sale For Enslaved Woman Named Jude, May 19, 1817, Samuel Downer

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Bill of Sale from Samuel Downer to Caleb Ogden Halsted for Jude, a 21 year old enslaved woman, sold for $150.

Richard W. Habersham To Peter Kean, May 14, 1817, Richard W. Habersham

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Richard W. Habersham wrote from Savannah, GA to Peter Kean, addressed to Charleston, SC. Richard heard that Peter left Beaufort two days earlier and included a list of bonds and payments.

People Included: Elliott, Wilson

Places Included: Beuafort, Charleston, Bulltown Swamp Land

Cornelia Livingston To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, May 8, 1817, Cornelia Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Cornelia Livingston wrote from an unknown location to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her sister-in-law, addressed to Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ. She received a package from her son, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, who was in France, and is forwarding the gifts for Susan, Peter Kean, and John.

People Included: Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Peter Philip James Kean, John Kean (JK1814)

Places Included: France, Genoa

Sarah Sabina Kean To Isaac Cooper, May 2, 1817, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino to Isaac Cooper, her brother-in-law, addressed to Cooperstown, Otsego, NY. Isaac and Peter had previously agreed to split an order of wine from Maderia and Sarah wrote to let him know that it had arrived.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Mr. Proctor, Bradish, Mr. Reahs, Mary Ann Morris Cooper, Major McPherson, Mrs. General Giles

Places Included: Madeira, Savannah, GA, New York, NY, Southern France

Mr. Bradish To Sarah Sabina Kean, April 28, 1817, Bradish

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Mr. Bradish wrote from New York to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Ursino near Elizabethtown. Sarah and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz had been to see him recently. He wrote that he received word their wine order was at the customs house not long after they left.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Lauries

Letter From William Clark To George Sibley, April 4, 1817, William Clark

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from William Clark to George Sibley, April 4, 1817. Clark discusses the hostility of private traders to the trading posts; Cherokee tribe declares war on the Osage tribe.

Catherine Marie Le Cuillier De Beaumanoir, Comtesse De La Forest To Susan Niemcewicz, March 25, 1817

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Beaumanoir De Laforest wrote from Paris, France to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Mrs. De Laforest received Susan’s letter by Mr. Livingston and his acquaintance was an agreeable one. Concerned over Mrs. P. Livingston’s anxiousness for her younger son. Mr. De Laforest was always embellishing his estate and happy in his county life. Mrs. De Laforest’s daughter (Marie Caroline de La Forest) had three beautiful little girls and was pregnant with another baby. Her health suffered greatly during her pregnancies. Discussed further about mutual acquaintances and friends.

People mentioned Marie Caroline de La Forest, Peter Kean, and Mr. De …

Sarah Sabina Kean To Peter Lanman On Behalf Of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 19, 1817, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino to Peter Lanman, address not included, on behalf of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her mother-in-law. Sarah thanked Lanman for the sugar asked him to purchase a variety of vegetable seeds and corn.

People Included: Mrs. Trumbull

Cornelia Livingston To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 5, 1817, Cornelia Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Cornelia Livingston wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her sister-in-law, addressed to Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ. She writes that Van Brugh, who is in France has recovered and that she read that Peter's ship has arrived home safely.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Van Brugh (presumably Peter Van Brugh Livingston)

Places Included: France

John Habersham To Peter Kean, February 27, 1817, John Habersham

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

John Habersham wrote from Parris Island, SC to Peter Kean, addressed to Charleston, SC. John wanted to arrange to settle his bonds with Peter.The letter was originally addressed to Savannah, GA and then changed.

Letter From George Sibley To Joseph Charless, February 27, 1817, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Letter from George Sibley to Joseph Charless, February 27, 1817. Sibley responds to Charless' inquiry about murders committed by Native Americans.

Sarah Sabina Kean And Susan Ursin Niemcewicz To Peter Kean, February 1, 1817, Sarah Sabina Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Sarah Sabina Kean and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ to Peter Kean addressed to Savannah, GA. Sarah wrote about the children and updated what she and Susan were doing. Susan wrote a shorter section at the end of the letter and said they were sleighing and that she would have the Power of Attorney he sent executed.

People Included: Uncle Rutherford, Mrs. Naster / Nasler, Napoleon Bonaparte, Aunt Nancy, Miss Kearny, R. Courtland, Becky, Hannah Morris, Jacob Morris, Mary Cox Morris, Mrs. V R, Mrs. Goodhue, Mrs. Jay, Phebe Ogden, Miss May Roberts, C. Roberts, Misss Hall, …

Brockholst Livingston To William Jones, January 27, 1817, Henry Brockholst Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Henry Brockholst Livingston (1757-1823) wrote to William Jones (1760-1831), President of the U.S. Bank, addressed to Philadelphia. Brockholst enclosed a letter (not present) that recommended Mr. Alanson as a cashier in Cincinnatti, but Brockholst is not confident in that choice.

Extract From The Minutes Of The Presbyterian Church In Cedar Street To Anthony Day, January 22, 1817, Presbyterian Church In Cedar Street

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

An extract from the minutes of the Presbyterian Church located at Cedar Street, New York, NY was sent to Anthony Day, address not included. It was decided at the meeting that the Treasurer would bring Day the title deeds the church had so that he could survey the land and create a map. There is a signature at the bottom of the note which is illegible.

Report Of The Committee To Whom Was Referred A Memorial Of A Convention Of Delegates From Fifteen Counties In The Mississippi Territory Praying That The Said Territory May Be Admitted As A State Entire And Without Division : Accompanied With A Bill For The Admission Of The People Of The Mississippi Territory Into The Union, &C, United States. Congress. House, United States. General Land Office

Mississippi Territorial Documents

No abstract provided.

Letter From William Clark To George Sibley, January 11, 1817, William Clark

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from William Clark to George Sibley, January 11, 1817. Clark discusses problems with the interpreters at Fort Osage; predicts a war between Cherokee and Osage tribes.

The Kinnegad Slashers:A Favorite Air Arranged As A Rondo For The Piano Forte, Peter K. Moran

Composers

No abstract provided.

Essai Sur Les Sourds-Muets Et Sur Le Langage Naturel : Ou Introduction A Une Classification Naturelle Des Idées Avec Leurs Signes Propres, Roch-Ambroise Auguste Bébian

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

A Sermon Delivered At The Opening Of The Connecticut Asylum For The Education And Instruction Of Deaf And Dumb Persons : At The Request Of The Directors, On Sunday Evening, April 20th, 1817, In The Brick Church In Hartford, Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

Gazetteer Of The State Of New-Hampshire, In Three Parts, Merrill, Eliphalet

Maps & Atlases

Containing, 1. A general view, geographical and statistical, of the state. 2. Gazetteer of New-Hampshire. 3. Topographical and statistical tables.